BMW R1150 RT

I'm wondering if you're getting the surging effect at low speed with the 2004 RT. I was looking for a used RT but your comment got my attention, I also hate low speed surging. I just read an article BMW motorcycle buyers guide that addresses that problem with th R259 motors. The autohor says the only fix is is an aftermarket fuel-management computer-the Techlusion Fuel Nanny, 831 Powerbox. They cost $250. Any comments?

I love my R1150RT. It is smooth, it has a lot more lug at lower RPM than the older modles (2003 and before models with 1 spark plug). The modifications with 2 spark plugs have cured all the surging.
Should you want a smooth, reliable, comfortable and high speed touring bike, I would sauggest this bike is the best.

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Other option is to buy a factory service manual from a BMW dealer and read through the section on removal of the transmission, clutch etc. You might find a copy of the manual at Ebay etc.

It is not a job for a shade tree mechanic however.... you need a fairly complete set of tools etc and a way to support the bike from underneath the engine while you hinge up the whole rear frame and remove the trans to access the clutch.

This sounds like the hall effect sensors to me, this is what happend to me I changed plugs, leads and the coils, in the end it was the sensors, if you need to know where to get the sensors from let me know. This is a comon fault with this bike

if you have determined the batt is good leads are tight electrolite (distilled water) level is ok the part to look at is the voltage regulator with the help of the stator and rotor(alternator) it charges the battery if you have no power coming out to charge the battery then the regulator is bad just replace it no authorized service needed just the part hope this helps please give us a rate have supplied 50 soulitions and only recived 8 votes

I love my R1150RT. It is smooth, it has a lot more lug at lower RPM than the older modles (2003 and before models with 1 spark plug). The modifications with 2 spark plugs have cured all the surging.
Should you want a smooth, reliable, comfortable and high speed touring bike, I would sauggest this bike is the best.

I love my R1150RT. It is smooth, it has a lot more lug at lower RPM than the older modles (2003 and before models with 1 spark plug). The modifications with 2 spark plugs have cured all the surging.
Should you want a smooth, reliable, comfortable and high speed touring bike, I would sauggest this bike is the best.